Australia, June 12 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on May 13:

1. COMMISSIONER: This is an appeal pursuant to ss 8.7 and 8.11 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EPA Act) against the deemed refusal of Development Application No DA-479/2024 (the DA) for the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a two storey centre-based childcare facility for 64 children with basement car parking and 2 at-grade parking spaces at 52 Dennis Street, Lakemba, NSW, 2162 and legally identified as Lot 21 Section 3 DP 4784 (the site).

2. The DA was lodged with the Respondent on 30 May 2024 by Mr Ghazi Al Ali, as the Applicant's agent. These proceedings were commenced by Clas...